About this property

A superb and beautifully refurbished detached Grade II Listed “Georgian Gem” of elegant proportions with a detached cottage, set in exceptional landscaped gardens of just over half an acre, located midway between the city and the beach at West Wittering

THE PROPERTY

Highleigh Lodge is a magnificent refurbished double fronted detached Georgian house of immense character with substantial versatile accommodation and a detached cottage, set in beautifully landscaped gardens. There are a number of original features and classic square shaped rooms, tall windows with plenty of natural light throughout the property. Upon entering the house there is a welcoming reception hall with a fireplace and wood burning stove and a door leads to the kitchen/breakfast/family room and from the hall another door leads to the original long hallway with doors leading to a number of rooms with fireplaces and tall ceilings. The sitting room opens into the large study and both rooms have French doors opening out onto the extensive patio and delightful southerly aspect gardens. There is a ground floor 5th bedroom/music room, a large cloak room and shower room/wc. From the reception hall a door leads to the outstanding double aspect kitchen/breakfast/family room with a stunning vaulted timber clad ceiling and in the dining area there is a delightful roof lantern skylight and French doors opening out to the patio and south aspect garden. There is a wood burning stove in the family seating area, and a central island/breakfast bar, a superb 4 oven Aga, a range of units with worktops, and a door opens into the large Utility/Laundry room. From the long hallway there is staircase rising to the bright landing with a tall window and doors lead to the 4 double bedrooms and large family bathroom. The impressive principal bedroom has a double aspect with lovely country/garden views and has a large dressing room and a door opening into an impressive large ensuite bathroom. The versatile accommodation is ideal for a large family and perfect for entertaining.



Pear Tree Cottage: Detached  Self-Catering Cottage with a double bedroom and ensuite Shower Room/WC Sitting/Dining Room open plan Kitchen, Paved Garden and Parking area.



GARDENS & GROUNDS 

Highleigh Lodge is approached from a leafy tree lined country  road in the heart of the village. The property has a wide frontage with two entrances, the first of which leads to the side entrance door leading into the main reception hall and there is plenty of parking space for numerous vehicles. The second entrance at the southern end of the grounds has a remote control electrically operated five bar timber gate, leading into an extensive driveway, providing parking space for a dozen or so vehicles and a small boat and there is a good turning area. The magnificent landscaped gardens and grounds afford an excellent degree of privacy and the borders are mostly flanked with mature hedges, flowers beds, manicured box hedges, a variety of shrubs and a selection of interesting specimen trees. The grounds are beautifully kept with an expanse of level lawn and pathways leading to sheltered “sun trap” areas of the garden and a delightful summer house. There is a large detached garage with a neatly kept workshop and large games room/studio. Planning permission for a Swimming pool granted: Planning Ref:15/00736/DOM. In all, set in about 0.6 acres



SERVICES

Mains electricity, water, drainage and oil central heating boiler. EPC Listed property not required.

LOCAL AUTHORITY Chichester District Council 01243 785166



HIGHLEIGH & CHICHESTER

Highleigh is a well regarded village in the parish of Sidlesham located about 4 miles south of Chichester city centre and nearby there is a popular primary school and the 13th-century church of St Mary Our Lady. Nearby Sidlesham Common is surrounded by several thousands of acres of farmland and there are stunning views towards the South Downs. Just over a mile to the South there are lovely walks at Pagham Nature Reserve and The Crab & Lobster Inn at Sidlesham Quay. There is a local public house/restaurant and a local fuel garage for everyday shopping. Chichester Golf club at Hunston is about 2 miles. The village is within easy reach of Donnington and Birdham where there are a selection of pub/restaurants, Crouchers Hotel Restaurant and two marinas at Birdham and Chichester. The city of Chichester was founded by the Romans during the first century AD and the surrounding areas are steeped in history, with a number of archaeological remains from the Roman Conquest including the tall defence walls, which provide a walk through the city. Much of the city shopping centre is accessed through level pedestrianised areas leading to the well preserved and beautiful ancient Chichester Cathedral founded during 1075. The elaborate octagonal Market Cross stands today at the centre of Chichester and is understood to date from 1501. Many of the buildings in the city date from the Georgian and Victorian eras. The City has a number of  beautifully kept parks and ‘The Ship Canal’ from the city Basin is navigable for about 2 miles by canoe and rowing boats to Donnington beyond which there are a further 2 miles of walks along the canal leading to Birdham and Chichester Marinas. In the city there is a Nuffield Hospital (private patients) and NHS St Richard’s Hospital. Further amenities include: public and private Sports centres with indoor swimming pools/gyms, cinemas, bowling, tennis/squash club and Chichester rugby football club. Other attractions include: the award winning Pallant House Gallery and internationally renowned Chichester Festival Theatre. There are a number of schools locally and accessible from Chichester including; Bishop Luffa, Oakwood, Prebendal, Westbourne House, Great Ballard, Slindon College and Portsmouth Grammar school. 



COASTAL & COUNTRY PURSUITS Chichester is renowned for its excellent sailing amenities, country pursuits and attractions including: the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival motoring events, Horse Racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, and Polo at Cowdray Park. Golf clubs at Goodwood and Hunston and flying at Goodwood Aerodrome. Much of the surrounding countryside is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and The South Downs National Park provides miles of footpaths and bridleways. There are miles of sandy beaches at the Witterings, which has been awarded the ‘Blue Flag’ international status for excellence. The RSPB nature reserve is situated at Pagham Harbour. Chichester has about 17 miles of harbour channels leading out to The Solent, and thousands of moorings and registered vessels and about 2,000 berths with 6 marinas including; Chichester Marina, Birdham Pool Marina, Emsworth Yacht Harbour (Marina), Thornham Marina, Sparkes Marina and Northney Marina at Hayling Island and 14 sailing clubs locally. Further attractions include: Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, Weald & Downland Living Museum at Singleton, West Dean College and Gardens, Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, Arundel Castle and Wetland Centre Wildfowl nature reserve, Fishbourne Roman Palace, Stansted Park, Petworth House, the Cass Sculpture Foundation Goodwood and Goodwood House. 



COMMUNICATION TRAVEL LINKS 

Chichester mainline rail station links to London/Waterloo via Havant (95mins). The A3 (M) motorway is about 18 miles to the West, connecting to the M25 Junction 10 and to central London/Westminster (65miles) and airports at Heathrow (60miles) or alternatively Gatwick via A27/A24 (42miles). Southampton International airport (46miles) and Portsmouth (20miles), both cities have ferry services to the Isle of Wight, The Channel Isles and Northern Europe. All distances are approximate and times may change.



DIRECTIONS

From the A27 Chichester Stockbridge Roundabout signposted West Wittering, proceed south along the A286 continue along the Birdham straight and after about 3 miles turn left into Siddlesham Lane continue for about half a mile and then turn left into Mapsons Lane and after about a mile turn right into Highleigh Road, continue for about half a mile and the first driveway to Highleigh Lodge and a little further on, the second five bar gated entrance to Highleigh Lodge & Pear Tree Cottage will be found on the left hand side.



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